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Basingstoke Half Marathon

Name: Basingstoke Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Basingstoke

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calendar_today 04 Oct, 2026

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About the Event

Discover the perfect blend of major event organization and intimate community spirit at the Destination Basingstoke Phillips Law Half Marathon, 10k & 5k on October 4, 2026. This celebrated autumn race unfolds on fully closed, scenic roads, taking runners through the charming Hampshire countryside, past picturesque villages and the legendary hills near Cliddesden for a truly challenging and rewarding experience. With staggered starts for the Half Marathon and 10k, plus a vibrant new 5k route, the event offers an inclusive and electric festival atmosphere for seasoned athletes, first-timers, and families alike—complete with a free children's one-mile race. Renowned for its friendly welcome and superb support, you'll enjoy all the professional facilities of a large race while feeling like part of a local celebration from start to finish. Every participant contributes to the vibrant tapestry of this community-driven event, crossing the same iconic finish line to the cheers of enthusiastic crowds. Whether you're chasing a personal best on the fast 10k course or soaking up the buzzing atmosphere on the 5k, your effort is part of a larger story that brings the whole region together. Secure your Early Bird entry for a standout October Sunday where every kilometer is run with heart and every finish is celebrated as a victory.

Races Offered

10 KM

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

5 KM

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

Half Marathon

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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277 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Basingstoke.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.4° / 16.0°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 13.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.8 /

water_drop 85.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.4° / 16.0°

wb_sunny 6.6° / 13.2°

air 14.8 km/h

water_drop 85.6%

About Basingstoke

Basingstoke is a market town in Hampshire. It has been around since the Domesday Book, but was developed as a 'new town', one of several constructed in the 1950s to accommodate overspill population from London. Throughout the 1970s and 80s it was often considered a joke 'dull' town with nothing to offer and had very little to entertain any visitors unless they were into trainspotting or roundabouts. It is alleged that Basingstoke has the highest number of roundabouts per head population of any UK town, but it's probably no longer true!